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Athletics Considering Extension For Jed Lowrie
By Connor Byrne | July 7, 2018 at 8:02pm CDT
Just as the Athletics are interested in extending designated hitter Khris Davis, they're also considering a new deal for second baseman Jed Lowrie, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports. Unlike Davis, who's controllable via arbitration in 2019, Lowrie is slated to hit free agency at season's end.
Rosenthal proposes a two-year, $15MM extension, which would represent a slight annual increase over the $6MM Lowrie is raking in this season on a club option. Given that he'll play his age-35 season in 2019, a long-term deal will be hard to come by for Lowrie, though he has made his case for a pay raise dating back to last year.
The switch-hitting Lowrie racked up the second-most games played (153) and plate appearances (645) of his career in 2017, when he slashed an easily above-average .277/.360/.448 with 14 home runs en route to a personal-high 3.5 fWAR. Executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane offered effusive praise for Lowrie after the season, and though the veteran later came up in winter trade rumors, the Athletics ended up retaining him.
Keeping Lowrie has paid dividends in 2018 for the A's, who have exceeded expectations to post the American League's sixth-best record (49-40) and are 6 1/2 games out of a wild-card spot. Lowrie has been a key part of their success, having already surpassed last year's HR total (15) and logged 3.1 fWAR in just 379 PAs. He has also batted .291/.359/.503, giving him the A's top wRC+ (139), and appeared in 86 of the team's 89 games. The durability Lowrie has demonstrated since last season is especially notable for a player who has dealt with his share of injury issues dating back to his 2008 debut with the Red Sox. Indeed, Lowrie has only amassed 100-plus appearances three times.
Along with his past injury troubles, both the A's and Lowrie will have to weigh his age in deciding his future. Free agency has been unkind lately to 30-somethings, particularly this past winter, which may point Lowrie toward an in-season extension if Oakland ends up offering one at a fair price. Otherwise, Lowrie could be one of five free agents for the low-payroll A's, whose only guaranteed salaries for 2019 currently belong to reliever Yusmeiro Petit ($5.5MM) and right fielder Stephen Piscotty ($7.33MM). The A's otherwise have nothing but arbitration-eligible and pre-arb players, including 22-year-old middle infielder and potential Lowrie successor Franklin Barreto, whom they "would not necessarily" be worried about blocking because he's so young, Rosenthal says.
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Smart move. They could get more in a trade for him, because he is a controlled player, or if they are able to contend, they get a good player locked up.
ffjsisk
Not sure extending him adds to his value on the trade market
cowman707
Or if he starts struggling or gets hurt he could be looked at as just another 34+ year old player in decline with with years and $ owed to him with little to no trade value
TrimReaper
Especially in Oakland. They have to watch every dollar they spend. Although Lowrie's played well and should get paid, Oakland may be the wrong team to provide the extension.
beardedface_killah
Guess he's not going to the Red Sox…
selw0nk
If that happens Franklin Barreto will never stay up in the big leagues permanently. Might as well trade Franklin Barreto in a package deal.
Start playing barreto in LF to take Joyce place next year.
itslonelyatthetrop
Screw the extension talks. Trade him off to someone for a playoff run and then offer him the contract when he hits free agency. His value is as a trade chip. Not someone you extend at 34 years old.
passed_balls
The A's are in a playoff run….
bobtillman
Much as I like Lowrie, his value is to a contender, not to the A's. He's having a huge year, but it's a walk year, and should be greeted with some skepticism.
Good player, solid addition to any contender….but just doesn't fit the A's right now…..
failedstate
Are we still doing the whole "walk year" myth thing? I thought by now everyone knew that was a bunch of junk.
Ty Cobb's Dentures
The A's will be a contender in 2019 and 20. Lowrie should be part of those teams.
drgntrnr
We're right behind the 2nd wild card…..that's a contender
2nd Wild Card spot may take 95 wins this year. Oakland is 49-40. Can they go 46-27 with this team the rest of the way?
jorge78
Low-Man loves hitting in Oakland. Show him a few bucks…..
julyn82001
Lowrie is a heck of player no matter 34 or whatever age! Age is so overrated it's ludicrous… Franklin Barreto as a tremendous future, he is young, his turn will come.
phillyoakman
keep the man. he's played well send like a great mentor to the youngsters and as much as I'd like to see barreto play daily we are in the wild card race and I'd hate to see an established player leave.


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2015/11 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Lynn (Yu-Hsuan) Huang [TITLE: THE ROLE OF SAP IN ANTIGEN PRIMING AND DIFFERENTIATION OF T LYMPHOCYTES] Read more...
2015/10 Dr. Dana Devine, Profesor, Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer at Canadian Blood Services, was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Fellowship in the academy is considered one of the highest honours for members of the health science community in Canada Read more...
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2015/10 Dr. Poul Sorensen Malaria parasite could help fight cancer, B.C. researchers find. "This is an extraordinary finding that paves the way for targeting sugar molecules in pediatric and adulthood human cancer, and our groups are vigorously pursuing this possibility together," Poul Sorensen, a UBC professor of pathology, said in a press release.
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2015/10 Dr. Elizabeth Bryce Vancouver project will track bacteria through patients and nurses. Researchers ask what happens after the immune system is disabled for a bone-marrow transplant. Dr. Elizabeth Bryce, regional medical director for Infection Prevention and Control at Vancouver Coastal Health, one of three researchers leading the work.
2015/10 Bruce McManus receives 2015 Howard Morgan Award. Bruce McManus, Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is the 2015 recipient of the Howard Morgan Award for Distinguished Achievements in Cardiovascular Research. Read more...
2015/07 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Kevin Yang [TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITOR OF ANDROGEN RECEPTOR TO TREAT CASTRATION-RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER] Read more...
2015/07 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Jithendra (Jay) Gunawardana [TITLE: IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL RECURRENT MUTATIONS IN PRIMARY MEDIASTINAL LARGE B CELL LYMPHOMA AND HODGKIN LYMPHOMA] Read more...
2015/06 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Junyan Shi [TITLE: DISRUPTION OF SELECTIVE AUTOPHAGY IN COXSACKIEVIRUS B3 INFECTION] Read more...
2015/06 Dr. David Hardwick was presented Dr. Cam Cody Medal of Excellence award at the Doctors of BC Annual General Meeting on June 12, 2015. The Dr. Cam Coady Award commemorates Dr. Coady's great love of medicine and to ensure that his goals and objectives to achieve excellence in health care continue to be fostered. Read more...
2015/06 Dr. Andrew Churg received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pulmonary Pathology Society. Congratulations on this very well deserved recognition. Read more...
2015/06 Dr. Ian Mackenzie Dr. Ian Mackenzie is the 2015 recipient of the Scientific Achievement Award which is awarded annually by the Medical/Dental and Allied Staff of Vancouver Acute Health Service Delivery Area. Congratulations!
2015/06 Congratulations to Dr. Bruce McManus, winner of the 2015 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals whose performance during an assessment period (January 1 to December 31) was particularly meritorious. Read more...
2015/06 Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Verchere, winner of the 2015 Faculty of Medicine Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty. This award recognizes faculty members who have formally been identified as mentors and who exemplify a deep commitment to fostering the professional and personal development of faculty members in the early stages of their academic careers. Read more...
2015/05 Pathology at a Glance 2014 - Statistical Report Read more..
2015/05 Dr. Poul Sorensen Research published in May by scientists at the BC Cancer Agency in medical journal Cancer Cell brings new hope for the treatment of high-risk childhood sarcomas.
2015/05 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Jaswinder Khattra [TITLE: CHARTING BREAST TUMOR HETEROGENEITY: FROM BULK TUMOR GENOMES TO SINGLE-CELL GENOTYPES] Read more...
2015/05 Lunchtime fitness classes at the UBC Hospital Site, starting May 19th until June 25th. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1pm in Detwiller Lecture Theatre UBC Hospital. Read more...
2015/04 The new issue of the Pathology Newsletter is now available. Pathology Magazine provides a wonderful overview of the Department and its people. Read more..
2015/04 Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu A big step closer to changing blood types
2015/04 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Jennifer Won [TITLE: CLINICAL PERFORMANCE OF DIAGNOSTIC, PROGNOSTIC AND PREDICTIVE IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL BIOMARKERS FOR HORMONE RECEPTOR-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER] Read more...
2015/04 Dr. Alexander Magil The BC Lupus Society has awarded Dr. Alexander Magil the BC Lupus Research Award for Outstanding Achievement in Lupus & Kidney Research. Congratulations!
2015/04 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Qianli (Cherry) Ma [TITLE: FUNCTIONAL STUDIES OF PPP2R2A IN BREAST CANCER] Read more...
2015/03 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Melissa McConechy [TITLE: PPP2R1A MUTATIONS IN GYNAECOLOGIC CANCERS: FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION AND USE IN THE GENOMIC CLASSIFICATION OF TUMOURS] Read more...
2015/03 MSc DEFENCE - Student: Yuda Shih [TITLE: DIFFERENTIAL REGULATION OF OLIGODENDROCYTE DEVELOPMENT AND MYELINATION BY PROTEIN TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE ALPHA AND WNT SIGNALING] Read more...
2015/03 MSc DEFENCE - Student: Vincent Leung [TITLE: INVESTIGATION OF COMPLEMENT SYSTEM ACTIVITY INDUCED BY HYPERBRANCHED POLYGLYCEROL GRAFTING TO RED BLOOD CELL MEMBRANES] Read more...
2015/03 Three UBC-led projects received $51,400 in funding from NSERC's PromoScience program. Congratulations to Dr. Niamh Kelly, Associate Professor, Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine on receiving $11,700 for Creative Science. Read more...
2015/03 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Jasmine La Juanie Hamilton [TITLE: INNOVATIVE POLYMERIC IRON CHELATORS WITH HIGH IRON BINDING AFFINITY AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF TRANSFUSIONAL IRON OVERLOAD] Read more...
2015/03 Dr. Mel Krajden Congratulations to Dr. Mel Krajden, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine on receiving the 2015 Genome British Columbia Award for Scientific Excellence. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of local leaders in the field of scientific research in the life sciences.
2015/02 A special presentation by Professor Phil Quirke, Leeds Institute of Cancer & Pathology "How can pathologists improve outcomes in Bowel Cancer" [Feb 5th, 11:00 am, Taylor Fiddler Auditorium] "Evolution or Extinction - The Future of the Molecular Pathologist" [Friday, Feb 6th, 1:00pm, BC Cancer Research Centre, Diamond Family Lecture Theatre] Read more...
2015/02 Dr. Poul Sorensen Congratulations to Dr. Poul Sorensen, winner of the 2014 UBC Killam Research Prize in the Science category. This award is given annually in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions.
2015/02 Dr. Ian Mackenzie Congratulations to Dr. Ian Mackenzie, winner of the 2014 UBC Killam Research Prize in the Science category. This award is given annually in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions.
2015/01 Dr. David Hadwick, Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia's Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine has published a new book: "Propriety and Prosperity New Studies on the Philosophy of Adam Smith" Read more..
2015/01 A special presentation by Elaine R. Mardis, PhD "Cancer Genomics: From Discovery to Clinic" [Monday, January 19th, 2015: 2:00 – 3:00 pm, BC Cancer Agency Research Centre, Diamond Family Lecture Theatre]Read more...
2015/01 Dr. Mel Krajden VANCOUVER — The Globe and Mail: B.C. medical researchers offer treatment by prevention for hepatitis C.
2014/12 Dr. David Granville A drug to help stop wrinkles and aging? UBC scientists raising hopes. This discovery occurred when UBC professor David Granville was investigating the role of Granzyme B in atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
2014/12 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Dana (Kyluik) Price [TITLE: THE EFFECTS OF POLYMER-MEDIATED IMMUNOCAMOUFLAGE ON ALLORECOGNITION OF BLOOD CELLS]
2014/11 Congratulations to Dr. Wan Lam, this year's recipients of UBC's Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring. Read more...
2014/11 Dr. James Hudson, Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia's Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine has published a new book: "Viruses in our farms: how industrial farming creates pathogenic viruses" Read more..
2014/11 Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, sought to develop a synthetic antidote that would work with all heparins used in clinics.
2014/11 Dr. Evica Rajcan-Separovic has taken on the challenge of finding genetic causes for intellectual disabilities. Photo: Martin Dee
2014/10 Dr. Samuel Aparicio Breast cancer researcher Dr. Samuel Aparicio has been named the winner of the fifth annual Aubrey J. Tingle Prize.
2014/10 Dr. Andrew Weng Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Weng on receiving the 2013 Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize by Canadian Cancer Society!
2014/10 Dr. Hanh Huynh was recently awarded the Ho Chi Minh City's Badge which represents the highest honor award from the President of People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
2014/09 MSc DEFENCE - Student: Jesse Olson [TITLE: Regulation and Transport of Apolipoprotein A-I into the Central Nervous System and Therapeutic Potential in Alzheimer's Disease]
2014/09 Dr. Victor Ling Dr. Victor Ling has been inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
2014/09 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Sophie Stukas [TITLE: Regulation and Transport of Apolipoprotein A-I into the Central Nervous System and Therapeutic Potential in Alzheimer's Disease]
2014/09 Dr. David Granville has been inducted into the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada
2014/09 Dr. Ian Mackenzie was this year's plenary speaker at the XVIII International Congress of Neuropathology, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September 14-18, 2014. This meeting is only held once every 4 years.
2014/09 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Ashish Marwaha [TITLE: Genetic Variants in the IL-2 Pathway Disrupt the Immune Balance between Regulatory T Cells and Th17 Cells in Human Type 1 Diabetes]
2014/09 MSc DEFENCE - Student: Ivy Hsu [TITLE: Serpina3n accelerates wound closure in a murine model of diabetic wound healing]
2014/08 Want to know more about the role your pathologist plays in your healthcare? Here's your opportunity to ask a Canadian pathologist. MyPathologist.ca website is now up and running.
2014/07 MSc DEFENCE - Student: Momir Bosiljcic [TITLE: Myeloid-derived suppressor cell accumulation in secondary target organs promotes metastatic growth in breast cancer ]
2014/07 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Emily Vucic [TITLE: Multi-omics Characterization of the Molecular Effects of Smoking and Chronic Inflammation on the Lung ]
2014/07 MSc DEFENCE - Student: Erica Osbourne [TITLE: EPI-002 and Enzalutamide Combination Therapy as a Potential Therapeutic Benefit for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients]
2014/07 Dr. Mike Allard is the recipient of the Canadian Association of Pathologists/Association Canadienne des Pathologistes (CAP/ACP) William Boyd Lectureship Award, given at the annual meeting in Toronto on July 13. 2014.
2014/07 Examining Canada's scientific footprint "The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds". The country's second-most cited scientist is Dr. Marco Marra; Dr. Randy Gascoyne and Dr. Ian Mackenzie are in the top 20.
2014/07 Dr. Arun Garg recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award
2014/06 Doyle, Patrick - Recipients of the 2014 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching
2014/06 Dr. Christian Steidl Dr. Steidl - Recipients of the 2014 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Research.
2014/06 Comprehensive Exam - Student: Rolinda Carter
2014/06 Faculty of Medicine instructor Hanh Huynh fled Vietnam 34 years ago. Now he is introducing UBC medical students to his homeland through a clinical elective.
2014/05 Hogg, James: 2014 Order of British Columbia
2014/05 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Anna Meredith
2014/05 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Seti Boroomand
2014/05 Dr. Bruce McManus Media Release | May 12, 2014 UBC scientists find new way to mobilize immune system against viruses.
2014/04 The Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is proud to announce that it has received the Peter Larkin Award in recognition for its Graduate Program.
2014/04 Knowledge Translation Course 2014/2015 [First Workshop: APRIL 9 - 10, 2014]
2014/04 PhD DEFENCE - Student: Clara Westwell-Roper
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2014/04 Dr. Mari DeMarco Congratulations to Dr. Mari DeMarco on receiving the 2014 Nelly Auersperg Award from the Women's Health Research Institute.
2014/04 MSc DEFENCE - Samantha Hansford
2014/04 BC Inherited Arrhythmia Program Hosts: Dr. Tero-Pekka Alastalo, MD, PhD; Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Helsinki,University of Helsinki, Finland "Next Generation Genetic Diagnostics of Hereditary Cardiovascular Diseases: From Challenges to Solutions" [April 2, 2014]
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2014/02 Canada's largest integrated brain centre officially opens
2014/02 Noble, Michael: Leadership in Quality
2014/02 Dr. Elizabeth Bryce, a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Dr. Yassi, are helping South Africa implement occupational health guidelines developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)
2014/02 UBC helps expand diabetes clinical trial network; Dr. Rusung Tan will launch a clinical trial of a drug now used for psoriasis.
2014/02 Feb 18, 2014 - Vancouver Sun: Dr. Christian Steidl, a scientist at the BC Cancer Agency and a professor in the University of British Columbia's Department of Pathology. New B.C. research lays the groundwork for personalized cancer treatment....
2014/02 Dr. Gerald Krystal Jane Macdougall: What does cancer eat? Sugar, mostly, and other lessons from my dinner with a professor of pathology.
2014/01 Dr. David Vocadlo: "Chemical biology of the O-GlcNAc post-translational modification: from probes to Alzheimer disease." [Wednesday, January 29th; 12-1pm | LSC3, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, B.C.]
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Shipwrecks and Submerged Worlds
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The development of a discipline
The history of maritime archaeology as a discipline spans a short period of just over 150 years. This is largely as a result of the remoteness of the sea bed and the challenges inherent in observing this environment. The instruments, methods and technology we use to explore the sea have developed to provide ever-increasing powers of resolution and observation.
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18 Best Things To Do In Chandigarh That Will Make Your Getaway Frolicsome In 2021!
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Chandigarh, a quaint city, was designed by the famous Swiss architect, Le Corbusier, in 1950. He envisioned a people-oriented city which led him to include lakes, grand buildings, gardens, and boulevards. We all are aware that the dream city houses many tourist spots but are you aware of the top things to do in Chandigarh? Apart from Rock Garden and museums in Chandigarh, there are many activities to indulge in too. Some of them have mentioned below for your convenience. Take a look and note them down!
18 Best Things To Do In Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the capital of both Haryana & Punjab and is visited by many tourists every year. It is full of several tourist places and spots which give a panoramic view of Le Corbusier's planned city. Besides these, there are several activities to indulge in Chandigarh which have been listed below. Take a look!
Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh – Take A Boat Ride
Leisure Valley – Escape To The Nature
Elante Mall – Shop Till You Drop
Fun City – Have A Fun-Frolic Day
Garden Of Fragrance – Witness The Nature Beauty
Tagore Theatre – Take A Peek Of Culture & Drama
Sightseeing in Chandigarh – Worth Exploring
Nik Baker's – For The Sweet Tooth
Chandigarh Ayurvedic Centre – Rejuvenate Your Soul
The Tiny Shop – Get Your Souvenirs
Open Hand Monument – Admire The Unique Architecture
Tower Of Shadows – Architectural Marvel
Timber Trail – Try Your Hands On Adventure
Sector 17 – Go Shopping
Pinjore Gardens – Enjoy The View
Rock Garden – Relax And Have Fun
Indian Coffee House – Relish A Meal
Le Corbusier Centre – Know About The History
1. Sukhna Lake – Take A Boat Ride
Sprawled at the Himalaya foothills, Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is one of the top places to visit in Chandigarh. It is a reservoir which has acquired a mini-cruise ship which gives a ride to tourists around the waters. The high-quality cruise is imported from Japan and has two storeys which offers a comfortable and luxurious ride. Apart from this, people can also opt for boating in the Sukhna Lake and enjoy the views of the city.
Moreover, you can explore wildlife in the north-east side of Sukhna Lake where the sanctuary is situated.
Location: Sukhna Lake, Sector- 1, Chandigarh
Timings: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Famous For: Boating
Airport: 10kms
Bus Stand: 4.3kms
Railway Station: 7kms
How To Reach: Through local transport using bus and cab.
What's Special: Boat rides, bird watching.
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2. Leisure Valley – Escape To The Nature
A linear park structure, Leisure Valley in Chandigarh is stretched for around 8 km and is further split into sub-divisions. The place valley was created for a leisure time amidst the green verdant which soothes one's eyes. If you are planning to visit Chandigarh, then do not forget to take a leisurely stroll in this park.
Location: Sector 10B, Near Jan Marg, Chandigarh
Famous For: Greenery And Walking Trails
Airport: 13 kms
Bus Stand: 3.4 kms
Railway Station: 8.1 kms
How To Reach: Local transport using bus and cab
What's Special: Long walks, jogging.
Entry Fee: Entry to the park is free of cost.
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3. Elante Mall – Shop Till You Drop
Elante Mall is considered the second biggest mall in the whole of North India. The center boasts of the variety of both high-end brands and local brands. This mall is a representative of modern India and shopaholics must spend their time in there when in Chandigarh.
Location: 178, Industrial Area, Phase – 1, Chandigarh
Timings: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Famous For: Shopping
Airport: 12.4 kms
Railway Station: 13.9 kms
What's Special: Shopping, food court.
Entry Fee: Free for entering the mall.
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4. Fun City – Have A Fun-Frolic Day
If you are planning an excursion to Chandigarh with your kids, then you can definitely go to the Fun City to enjoy in any season. Fun City is an amusement park for children where they can have an amazing time playing different games.
Location: Elante Mall Patio, Purv Marg, Phase 1, Ram Darbar, Chandigarh, 160002
Famous For: Fun Rides
What's Special: Rides, snack shops.
Entry Fee: NA
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5. Garden Of Fragrance – Witness The Nature Beauty
If you want to break your rattling work days and want to resort to nature, then Chandigarh's 'Garden of Fragrance' is a must-visit place for you. You will locate diverse flowers & herbs in the garden along with beautiful paths going in the depths of the park.
Location: Fragrance Garden Rd, Sector 36B, Sector 36, Chandigarh, 160036
Timings: Open 24 hours
Famous For: Watching the nature's beauty
Bus Stand: 4 kms
Railway Station: 9.8 km.
What's Special: Walks, short picnic
6. Tagore Theatre – Take A Peek Of Culture & Drama
If you want to have a soothing and refined evening, then you can go to the Tagore Theatre. It organizes top theatrical performances, from dance to music. Situated in the Sector- 18, the theatre is visited by renowned people of the city. Enjoying a soulful performance at the Tagore Theatre is one of the top things to do in Chandigarh with family.
Location: 18B, Sector 18, Chandigarh, 160018
Famous For: Theatre performances
Airport: 6 kms
Railway Station: 6 kms
What's Special: Drama shows, light and sound.
Entry Fee: INR 3000 per slot.
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7. Sightseeing in Chandigarh – Worth Exploring
Well, you must have heard about the well-known Rock Garden which was built by Nek Chand. It has more than 2,000 sculptures that are created from rubble and debris. Tourists from all over the world come to this place with their children for witnessing the handmade sculptures. Some of the other famous tourist spots are Government Museum & Art Gallery, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Open Hand Monument, Chandigarh Capitol Complex, Le Corbusier Centre, Japanese Garden, and National Gallery of Portraits. The options are not limited to these places and you can explore more in Chandigarh.
Famous For: Sculptures
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8. Nik Baker's – For The Sweet Tooth
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It will be disappointing if you visit Chandigarh and not visit Nik Baker's because no trip is complete without food. Nik Baker's is famous among the youth of India which offers quick bites, sandwiches, tarts, pasta, waffles, pancakes, and pizza. Some of the famous options that you must try here are cheese straws, cheeseburger, and tequila-filled chocolates. People sometimes specially visit Nik Baker's and try out their food as it is one of the best things to do in Chandigarh with friends. So after a hectic day filled with sightseeing and activities, visit Nik Baker's and satiate your hunger.
Location: Shop No.305, IIIrd Floor Elante Mall, Phase I, Industrial Area, Chandigarh, 160002
Timings: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Famous For: Pancakes, Pizza
9. Chandigarh Ayurvedic Centre – Rejuvenate Your Soul
Take a healthy toll to your vacation and go for a healing session at the Chandigarh Ayurvedic Centre. This is one of the unique things to do at Chandigarh where the ayurvedic treatment gives a holistic healing and balances the whole body. Not just this, the centre also provides all the relevant knowledge which one can adopt and practise.
Location: House No. 2003/9, Sector 32-C, Industrial Area, Sector 18D, Sector 18, Chandigarh, India
Famous For: Healing therapies
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10. The Tiny Shop – Get Your Souvenirs
This is a local shop located in Chandigarh which is known to have started years ago in a basement situated at the main road. Started in the 1980's, this shop is still surviving selling the odds and ends. Starting from the knick knacks to the artistic things which are made by the locals. This is the perfect place to go on that last minute shopping drive!
Location: The Tiny Shop, Basement SCO 186-88, 17G, 17C, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh, India
Famous For: Buying Souvenirs
Bus Stand: 1.6 km
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11. Open Hand Monument – Admire The Unique Architecture
Quite a unique attraction of Chandigarh, Open Hand Monument is worth a visit. Just a few minutes drive away from the main city, this attraction commemorates peace and prosperity. The symbol indicates "the hand to give and the hand to take; peace and prosperity, and the unity of mankind". This popular place was built and designed by Le Corbusier.
Location: Open Hand Monument, Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh, India
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12. Tower Of Shadows – Architectural Marvel
The city is famous for its well-planned and artistic infrastructure and architecture. Among all the monuments and the structures spread across the city, the tower of shadows stands among one of them. This statue was built by Le Corbusier which holds its own importance. People visit this place to witness the natural phenomena which is one of the fun activities to do at Chandigarh. This statue manipulates the rays of sun and also deals with light in different ways. Visiting this amazing place is one of the must do things in Chandigarh.
Location: Tower of Shadows, Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh, India
Famous For: To see the marvelous structure
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13. Timber Trail – Try Your Hands On Adventure
While in Chandigarh, the Parwanoo is considered to be one of the peaceful and fascinating weekend getaway. To experience some of the fun activities in Chandigarh, Timber Trail is one of the ideal places to visit. This place goes along Highway 22 and heads up to the Parwanoo which rests amidst the foothills and forests.
Location: Timber Trail, Parwanoo Sector-3, Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India
Famous For: adventurous activities
Bus Stand: 48 kms
Railway Station: 42 kms
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14. Sector 17 – Go Shopping
This is one of the trendiest places in Chandigarh which is famous for its top of the line stores and amazing boutiques. Starting off from the handicraft items which includes the clothing, shoes, electronic merchandise, there is a lot for the shopaholics.Whether you want junk jewelleries or items for a celebration, one can find everything here. Shopping here can be one of the must things to do in Chandigarh.
Timings: Mon-Sat (Sunday closed)
Bus Stand: 1 km
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15. Pinjore Gardens – Enjoy The View
This is a restored Mughal-era monument which is spread across crosswise over the seven levels which includes scattered with castles, yards, a zoo and a Japanese garden. There is a water channel which is lined across the entire stretch and adorned with fountains at normal intervals. This garden was laid out in the 17th century by the Mughal legislative leader of Punjab, Nawab Fidai Khan.
Location: Ambala-Shimla Highway, Pinjore, Haryana 134102
Timings: 7AM-9:30PM
Famous For: Picnic and Dayout
Bus Stand: 27.8 kms
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16. Rock Garden – Relax And Have Fun
This is one of the gem-like places in Chandigarh which is known for its fascinating difference of the grid like organization of the city. Aligned with thin passageways, amphitheatres and also staircases which looks just like a laid out dream land. The main highlight of this place is the stupendous waterfall and the ethnic business sector which stands toward the end. Visiting this place is one of the best things to do in Chandigarh which one cannot miss.
Location: Sector 1, Chandigarh
Timings: 9AM-7PM (Closes at 6PM during winter months)
Famous For: Beautiful architectures, waterfall
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17. Indian Coffee House – Relish A Meal
Aged to 40 years old, the Indian coffee house is a place which is always bustling with local people and also tourists who come here by its name. This place is one of the best to visit and enjoy a relishing platter of breakfast or lunch which includes egg, toast and channel espresso. People can also find some of the lip-smacking dishes of South Indian cuisine in Punjab.
Location: Sector 17 E, near Neelam Cinema, Chandigarh 160017
Timings: 9AM-10PM
Famous For: Traditional coffee, South Indian cuisine
Bus Stand: 800 metres
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18. Le Corbusier Centre – Know About The History
This is one of the best places to visit in Chandigarh to witness the famous structures and also learn about the story behind them. Alongside that this place also tells the story of the making of the city by witnessing the works of its Chief draftsman, Le Corbusier.
Location: Sector 19B Old Architect Building, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, 160019
Timings: 10AM-5PM (Tues-Sun), Monday (Closed)
Famous For: To learn about the history of Chandigarh
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How To Reach Chandigarh
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Being a metropolis and the first planned city of the country, Chandigarh is one of the destinations that is well-connected with all the major cities of the country.
By Air: Chandigarh is home to a domestic airport that is sitting around 15 kilometers from the center of the city. There is an extensive network of domestic flights that the city boasts about. There are regular flights from Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Srinagar and Ahmedabad that are available for Chandigarh.
By Train: There is a Chandigarh Railway Station located around 8 kms away from the city center. The railway station is linked to New Delhi. There are various modes of transportation available right outside the station.
By Road: Thanks to the construction of National and State highways, Chandigarh is easily accessible by road. From Delhi, one can simply take the NH 1 to reach Chandigarh. There are also overnight buses available to Chandigarh.
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Are you planning to choose Chandigarh for your next trip? Then, you should include these things to do in Chandigarh in your itinerary for a fun-packed trip. The charming view of this planned city will be etched in your heart forever and will make you come back to it soon. Capture the moments and relive your memories by writing your experience to us. So, put your skates on and plan a vacation to Chandigarh this very hour!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Things To Do In Chandigarh
Is Chandigarh safe for visiting during Covid-19?
This is a common question of most visitors and it is quite important to know that the state government has no restrictions to tourists for visiting this place and it is quite important to avail all safety measures. All the places are well sanitized and anti-germ sprays are there in all sites with effective temperature checking.
What is Chandigarh famous for?
Chandigarh is known for its well-planned structure, beautiful tourist attractions, amazing things to do and vibrant nightlife.
Is Chandigarh expensive?
Yes, Chandigarh is quite expensive but you can still explore it on a budget.
Is Chandigarh a good place to live?
Yes, Chandigarh is one of the best places to live because of the well-planned structure, safety, good roads, malls and good schools and colleges.
Why is Chandigarh called Tricity?
The combination of three cities, namely, Mohali, Panchkula and Chandigarh make it a Tricity. The place gets tons of visitors throughout the year.
Which is the best place for shopping in Chandigarh?
Sector 17 in Chandigarh is one of the best places for shopping in Chandigarh.
What is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
Chandigarh has a pleasant climate and you can visit it any time of the year. There are trains and flights that are going to Chandigarh almost all the time.
What are the best places to eat in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh is known for it's cuisines. Some of the best places to eat in Chandigarh are Swagath restaurant, Virgin Courtyard, Black Lotus and more.
Is alcohol allowed in Chandigarh?
Yes, alcohol is allowed in Chandigarh. However, avoid getting drunk outside in the city.
Is it safe to visit Chandigarh at night?
Yes, it is very safe to visit Chandigarh at night whether you are with family or friends. Chandigarh has a very welcoming crowd and most people love this place because of the homely vibe they get.
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Ancient Art in a Modern City
Handmade ukuleles bring happy sounds to Hong Kong by Tracy Zhang Along the rugged track on Cheung Chau Island, next to the snack and souvenirs stores, ukuleles are among the attractions. Originally from Hawaii, this instrument has become popular among Hong Kong youth in recent years, because it has been featured in romantic movies and soap operas. Located on one of the busiest streets in Cheung Chau island, Benny Cheng's rock music school is decorated with colorful ukuleles. "People who come to Cheung Chau care more about the fish balls than the handmade ukuleles. Few would stop by and appreciate them," said Mr Cheng, who founded G.V.S Rock School. He thinks Hong Kong people are often too busy to slow down and pay attention to handmade products. "But the creative and colorful ukuleles hanging here more or less attract some attention," he added. The art of handcrafted ukeleles 1879 in Portugal. Hand made instruments were gradually replaced by factory-made products, which are often perfectly polished. "I can always buy a perfect ukulele in Hong Kong, but what I can't do is to make it with my hands and enjoy the process," said Evan Binkley, the founder of the brand Fish Ukulele. Mr. Binkley fills his house with unique ukuleles made from moon cake tins, papayas, bamboo and so on. "The way I make ukuleles is different from other people. I have my own style and I want something different," said Mr Binkley. "Different materials create different tones and sounds, which make them unique," he said, while playing one made from a papaya that he picked up from the garbage. "The problem is that people cannot make money doing that. A handmade ukulele costs much more money and time than one produced in a factory," he said. A group of social …
Connecting with Tattoos
"The ink may be skin deep, but the accent is deeper." By Connie Fong and Cecilia Wong Jayers Ko is not your typical tattoo artist. "The ink may be skin-deep, but the accent is bone-deep." she said. For her, tattoos are more than just decorations. It is an art of self-expression.She believes the message in a tattoo goes beyond space and time constraints to connect with people. Ms Ko's first tattoo was a little blue star on her left wrist. "What it is, graphically, doesn't matter; but it's the placement that matters a lot. It is somewhere obvious to me," she said. It reminds her to move on from hard times. "I needed something eternal to calm me down," she said. The idea of getting a tattoo popped into her mind when she was 19. She was going through a tough time. She had to take up the responsibility of taking care of her brother. Later, she was ditched by her boyfriend whom she was madly in love with at that time. She went into a random tattoo shop in Thailand, picked a random picture and a random tattoo artist to edge the blue star on to her skin. That marked marking her start to a new life. "My mum asked me if I was a prostitute when she saw the tattoo," Ms Ko said. Her parents were against her becoming a tattoo artist. But after getting her first tattoo, she studied psychology and searched for information about tattoos online. She tried but failed to get an apprenticeship. With no background in art, Ms Ko started working on her portfolio by doing paintings on paper. She then sent an email to a traditional tattooist requesting an apprenticeship. "I guess it's my passion that touched him," she said. "Apprenticeship is a …
Art in the City
A set of sculptures recently sparked calls of panic. Does Hong Kong appreciate public art? By Emily Cheung When the public art installation "Event Horizon Hong Kong" , first went on display on a rooftop in Central in November, 2015, people mistook the sculpture of a life-sized naked man as a suicide suspect and called the police. "I spotted it a long time ago. But to be honest, I don't know why it has to be there," said Ms Chu Tze-yan, who works nearby. The controversial art project featured 31 fiberglass sculptures by artist, Antony Gormley. The figures stand on streets or rooftops across the city. "The idea was to underline the relationship between human and space," says Mr Gormley. "Public art allows free thinking and the community may not feel comfortable with sculptures like that at first," said Antony J. Chan, the British Council's Head of Art and Creative Industries, who organized "Event Horizon Hong Kong" . Mr Chan believes that the police calls that resulted from his artwork show a lack of understanding of public art. But Hong Kong is no stranger to public art . In early 1999, the government launched a Public Art Scheme to boost creativity and to bring artistic elements to the public. Since then, more than 20 sets of public art pieces have been on display. What is regarded by some as sophisticated public art, such as Mr Gormley's naked men, is seldom appreciated. Instead, many seem to think that art should be decorative rather than artistic expression. "I don't see the need to understand those artwork thoroughly. It is fine a long as they make the place more beautiful and visually attractive ," said Travis Mackenzie, a tourist from Washington. He and many tourists find pleasure in seeing the artwork, though some do …
Stretched to the limits
A shortage of nurses at public hospitals adds tension to patient care By Richelia Yeung & Tiffany Lui Public hospitals in Hong Kong serve 90 percent of all the patients in the territory, yet employs only 40 percent of doctors according to a report published by the Food and Health Bureau in 2015. Medical staff were pushed to their limits during a recent outbreak of influenza. Miss X, a registered nurse working in the orthopedics department of a public hospital, says medical staff feel like they are 'fighting a war with no weapons '. "As nurses, we want to provide a good care for the patients," she says, "but the hospital is not giving us enough support, especially when it comes to manpower." The nurse says there are only six nurses per shift taking care of more than 50 patients. Sometimes it is down to four or five nurses if someone falls ill. "We are lucky if the patients are all in stable conditions, otherwise we would be under a lot of psychological pressure if anything happens all of a sudden," she said. The Association of Hong Kong Nursing Staff addressed an open letter to Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying in March. They said medical staff is overworked. The nurse-to-patient ratio, they said, was 1:12, far exceeding the international standard of 1:6. "No matter which department it is, there are more patients during the influenza season," says the nurse. "When one department is in need, others departments need to give a helping hand. There is a ripple effect." She says Lunar New Year is the only time when they get some relief because it is taboo for Chinese people to go to hospital during the holiday. "Experienced staff quit their jobs in public hospitals and work at private hospitals because they …
Bobsy Gaia: 25 years of Ecopreneurship in Hong Kong
The story of an entrepreneur and his eco-friendly businesses By Celia Lai and Crystal Tai Wearing a man bun and a long grey beard, Bobsy Gaia almost has the look of a Taoist priest from Chinese mythology. The "ecopreneur" was born in Lebanon and has been pioneering socially responsible business in Hong Kong since 1992. He is the co-founder of several vegetarian restaurants, including "MANA! Fast Slow Food". Just like its owner, "MANA! Fast Slow Food" is vibrant yet relaxing. The furniture is made of recycled materials and the menu is on a chalk board. The restaurant regularly promotes eco friendly campaigns. For example, "World Water Day" was written in delightful colours on March 22 on the board to remind people to conserve water. Mindful of the environment, Bobsy is on a mission to educate consumers to "eat like it matters". His restaurant serves organic produce. Bobsy became an "ecopreneur" when he started to promote social responsibility in business in 1989. He was a fashion designer at the time, but came up with the idea in a moment of despair. "I was financially broke at that time in Bangkok. At the same time, many profound changes were happening in the world such as the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War," said Bobsy, "there were also Nelson Mandela, mass protests over the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest and women fighting for equality. These movements showed the awakening of human power. It was speaking to me. I suddenly realized there was something bigger than me going on," he said. The awakening, Bobsy thought, was a game change in man's perception of the world. That is similar to the realisation that the Earth is round and not flat. "The people in this humanitarian movement are amazingly creative …
An Aussie turned Hong Konger
by Paulus Choy, James Ho Gregory Charles Rivers considers himself every bit a Hong Konger. " I care about the city, I love the Canto songs, and the language," he said. Mr. Rivers is Australian. He moved to Hong Kong nearly 20 years ago, and has since acted in a number of Hong Kong drama productions and TV shows. He shot to fame again recently with his performance in the 100Most Magazine award ceremony. Rock and heavy metal music was popular when he was in college, but Mr. Rivers was not fond of those. Several of his Hong Kong friends introduced him to Cantopop and that was exactly what he liked. His stage name, Ho Kwok-wing, came from the famous deceased Cantopop singer Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing. His love of Cantonese music drove him to learn the language. He got his hands on a cassette tape when he was in university, but the program only taught six of the nine intonations of Cantonese. He eventually came to Hong Kong in 1987 with a friend. Later on he auditioned for a role at TVB, and has never looked back. "I did not have confidence that I could do what TVB wanted, I think I got in because TVB didn't have another choice," he said. Mr. Rivers feels that the Hong Kong entertainment scene has done little to welcome foreign actors. "Script writers seem to forget that foreign actors could add flavor to a story, and I don't understand why,." he said. He acted in a number of TV shows, and also sang on the side. But his big break came when 100Most invited him to rap on stage. He was crowned the "real Hong Konger", and he feels that a true Hong Konger needs to really care about his home town …
Kung Fu in 3D
Motion capture technology helps to preserve traditional martial arts by Susan Gao & Tracy Zhang He's dressed in a skintight black bodysuit dotted with 99 position markers. A martial arts master demonstrates his Kung Fu styles in a 3D motion-capture studio, equipped with cameras and sensors. Certain Hollywood Sci Fi films, such as Avatar, are shot in a similar way. But here, the purpose is to document hundreds of different martial art styles in Hong Kong. The clips will be used to compile a new "Kung Fu Bible" called "The Hong Kong Martial Arts Living Archive". High technology such as 3D modeling, is used nowadays to revive traditional martial arts.Motion capture allows swift movements to be recorded in an accurate, lively and precise way. " 3D technology brings us closer to reality," said Hing Chao, Chief Executive of the International Joshua Association who launched the archive in 2013. He said 3D imaging approximates live instruction to a greater degree, in comparison with manuals, photographs or videos as references for learning complicated martial arts. "The technology will be used at exhibitions, installations, mobile apps and other digital learning applications, in order to preserve the art of Kung Fu as well as promote it to the public public," according to Chao. The novelty of motion capture is fascinating to some traditional martial arts master. "In the old days, we followed the movements demonstrated by our instructors. It depends on whether the instructor can explain well," said Tsang Ho-pan, a veteran master of Wing Tsun, a form of concept-driven martial art rooted in Southeast of China and Hong Kong. The 36-year-old Kung Fu master is now a high rank instructor of the International Wing Tsun Association. "With the help of 3D technology, we can check if the movements are similar to those …
Busking in a concrete jungle
The Street Music Series introduces diversity to the local music industry by Emily Cheung & Morris Chan Kung Chi-shing is a musician and an activist. He has been trying to enrich the musical scene by organising the Street Music Series. It is a platform for young musicians and singer-songwriters to introduce themselves to the community. Mr. Kung started working with the Hong Kong Arts Centre in 2009 to promote music diversity. Last year, the Street Music Series featured local street musician in 28 concerts. Hong Kong's music scene, Mr. Kung believes, is dominated by commercial productions. "A healthy society should be very diverse. When different aspects of Hong Kong embrace diversity, local art does not reflect that. Why can't we do more to encourage diversity in art?" Mr. Kung said. He believed music should connect with the audience through emotions and the spiritual needs of a community at a given time. The artistic value of music , Mr Kung thinks, is undermined in commercially produced music. One of the performers Bao Kwun-ying said street music allows him to have a more freedom in his performance than in a traditional concert, partly because unlike commercial music, street music does not need to cater for the audience's needs. "A lots of factors, like marketing, are key to a concert's success, and those have restricted creativity in music," Bao said. Shirley Cho, a street music enthusiast, agreed that Hong Kong should have more support for non-mainstream music because they are very unique. " They can touch your soul with lyrics and melody that truly reflect reality," Cho said. The Street Music Series is not only praised by the audience, but also the performers. It provides everything they need: the equipment and a proper platform for their music. That makes …
Cultural Travelling: Tours that Show a Different Facet
by Cecilia Wong Cultural travelling is a vogue for travel agencies to bespeak their cultural exploring tours, it goes beyond merely visiting a place, but allows experience as a member of a culture and undergoes transformations of lives. Cultural travelling is to go local and dig into authentic, genuine stories in a country, said Chan Shing-kwan, one of the co-founders of Eastern Vision and Glo Travel which both organising international travel programmes in a unique way. Chan said that they attempt to modify traditional travel tours, which tend to load customers to various tourist spots for merely shopping and eating, by providing comprehensive, intellectual but fun experiences. Tours organised by Eastern Vision and Glo Travel try to break stereotypes and "bridge" different people, he said. "Reading a lot about North Koreans, but had never talked to them, I lost track," said Niklas Pape, a German exchange student at The University of Hong Kong. He joined an Eastern Vision's tour to North Korea last year and agreed that through interacting with locals during the visit, participants gained a "different perception" towards North Koreans. "Only after talking to them, I know they are very same as human beings," he said. Unlike a semester exchange which is long enough for complete immersion, the tours are limited by short travelling periods. Thus, he described the tours as just a "tool" for people to gain basic information of a country and open people's doors to cultural exchange in the future, as well as to build habits of delving into or at least research a country's background before visiting. Cultural experience is about physical engagement and, of equally important, idea exchange. "Only by going local, talking to local communities, and involving in an environment can people understand the conditions -- political, social and economic …
Bid Farewell to the Last Urban Walled Village
by Nicki Wong & Melissa Ko The remaining tenants of Nga Tsin Wai Tsuen packed their belongings and cleared their houses in the largely abandonned and messy village. Most of the other residents had moved out already They were ready to hand over their homes to the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). Nga Tsin Wai Tsuen in Wong Tai Sin district has a history of more than 650 years. It is known as "the last walled village in the city". The URA calls it a chapter in Hong Kong's " lost history". A conservation project began in 2007 to preserve three of the relics: Tin Hau Temple, the village gatehouse and an embedded stone tablet. The target is to complete the works in 2018-19. "I think the whole village should have been preserved," said Mr Wing, who lives near Nga Tsin Wai Tsuen. Although many residents and neighbours may share his view, conservation experts find little reason to keep the whole village. "Since the development of Morse Park, living conditions in Nga Tsin Wai Tsuen has changed," said Wu Chi-wai, Legislative Council member for Kowloon East, and District Council member for Wong Tai Sin. Nga Tsin Wai Tsuen, which means "overflowing prosperity" was fortified against pirates and cannons in the 18th century. Ten years ago, it was full of shops and street food stalls, or Dai Pai Dong. "Had we started preserving the village then, it would have been worthwhile," he continued, "but now, I don't see any point in keeping it. Only eight blocks are left and that's not enough to represent the culture of the village," Mr. Wu said. Most of the old houses in Nga Tsin Wai have been torn down and there are fewer and fewer villagers over the years. All that's left are rubble and …


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6 Ice Cream Flavors: Homemade Ice Cream Party (No Machine) - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking by useless_aether in realfood
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Nice recipe. I'll have to try it.
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Americans Shouldn't Have to Drive, but the Law Insists on It (Vigte: I was skeptical of the article but yeah, kind of seems like conspiracy to me) by Vigte in conspiracy
Interesting read. Most of this article covers ways in which regulations and our tax dollars pay to incentivize and reward private car ownership.
In the U.S, (if you don't live in somewhere like NYC), you are really screwed if you don't have your own car. Recently, as I drove across a local bridge, I was thinking they should re-name it "Poor People's Bridge" because I see more and more people who are obviously poor and/or mentally ill walking across the bridge to get to and from a supermarket. Those poor fuckers. How do they ever get enough money to buy a car, register it and insure it? You need halfway decent income for that - but to get that income you need to get to and from a job - and for that you need a car. That is a rough situation.
Lord Rothschild: The Billionaire Collector | BBC Documentary by magnora7 in Rothschilds
Interesting to see a bit of Rothschild's personality and a bit of his wealth.
Medications that Treat Heartburn, Ulcers, and Acid Reflux Have Been Linked to Fatal Cases of Heart, Kidney Disease, and Gastrointestinal Cancer by Stankmango in science
If you're having stomach problems get tested for h pylori. Seriously. People used to suffer for decades with ulcers. Now, if it turns out you've got h pylori issues - you take rounds of antibiotics and for a brief period you use prilosec. And it's gone. Amazing.
The Hunt for the Death Valley Germans by magnora7 in whatever
That was really an interesting read. The researcher ultimately figured out that a somewhat mundane concern drove their decision to take the route they took.
Some toy manufacturer should create a transgender transformer. by Tom_Bombadil in C_S_T
Could be a boring toy.
To be transgender, a man only has to say "I'm a woman", and voila! -- he's a woman. No sex change necessary. No medical treatment needed. Suddenly a free pass to walk into battered women's shelters or women's changing rooms at the gym. Hey, let's let that rapist put in for a transfer to the women's prison because now he says he's a woman. Because...rights! I'm looking forward to the Olympics. I can't wait to see people's reactions as they watch men winning many of the women's medals. Then they can enjoy it even more when their daughter excels in high school track and field but loses a college scholarship to a boy who competes as a girl. Fun times.
Making of a Monster: We're All Lab Rats in the Government's Secret Experiments by dcjogger in politics
Good article. I've never heard of the author--John W. Whitehead. Maybe I'll give a listen to his podcast.
OH SHIT: Chicago Police Strike Back by useless_aether in news
Good for them.
Half of Older Americans Have Nothing in Retirement Savings by dcjogger in news
Yeah, it's kind of funny when I listen to people who have pensions talking about how they need to work another 5 years in order to get...blah, blah, blah. And they're sitting on houses that they own outright. And they've got 401k plans, and other investments. They've got it made and really don't realize it.
Its also funny listening to corporate media mouthpieces yapping on and on about how you have to put away such and such an amount of money if you're whatever age in order to have enough money to retire.
And most (not just half, who are we kidding), have less than nothing to retire on. Death is my retirement plan.
And most of us don't have "extra" money to put aside. Recently, when reviewing my budget, I was considering not having a phone at all. At this point, I'm just struggling to keep it together week to week. And I probably don't even realize how good I have it compared to plenty of other people.
N.J. gave 500 undocumented immigrants tuition money. Here's where they are going to college. by dcjogger in news
This is another example of why people don't open their arms wide to illegal immigrants. Times are hard. People are struggling. Our governments (both state and local) tax us more and more as we get less and less in exchange. This N.J. tuition giveaway is a drop in the bucket compared to the tax dollars spent on our non-stop wars. It's nothing compared to the tax breaks given to multi-national corporations that move jobs out of the U.S. But this N.J. tax giveaway is so stark, it is such a slap in the face to average citizens, that I really have to wonder why it happens?
Maybe its a relatively "cheap" distraction. We get righteously (and rightfully) indignant about it. And while we think about this, we don't think about the non-stop wars and the subsidized multinational corporations, or any of the other ways that these monsters (on both the right and the left) steal from us every day.
Parallel construction - an bent law enforcement process building separate evidentiary basis concealing how criminal investigations actually begin. Evidence laundering occurs when a crooked cop unreasonably obtains evidence then passes it to another officer who in good-faith presents it to the court. by JasonCarswell in PoliceMisconduct
[–]Oof_Too_Humid 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun - 10 months ago (0 children)
That's very clever, very interesting, and just horrible.
LocalHarvest.org is a database of locally-made food in US and Canada. by Mle in realfood
Thanks so much for this!
Niggerfaggot Niggerfaggot by Demiurgent in whatever
[–]Oof_Too_Humid 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun - 1 year ago (0 children)
Is that you Owen?
Ted Was Right, Wasn't He? by useless_aether in quotes
I like some of his stuff -- but that's how they get ya isn't it. Made me suspicious when he discounted the possibility that CEOs could be psychopaths.
Google has blocked most popular and important weather warfare site: geoengineeringwatch.org by allie in conspiracy
Cue Streisand Effect.
Of all Americans killed by strangers, 1/3 are killed by police by magnora7 in PoliceMisconduct
Scary stuff.
Unconditional Basic Income as the Social Vaccine of the 21st Century: It's less costly to avoid problems from ever happening, than it is to fix problems once they do. It also happens to be the entire logic behind the vaccine, and its my belief that unconditional basic income has the same potential. by Orangutan in WorldNews
So now it's not Universal Basic Income, now the marketing is Unconditional Basic Income. OK, well there's no way it will be unconditional. If the government is distributing it, there will be conditions. And that means the government will wield its power.
If UBI is electronic direct deposit, then they can easily punish any dissent by switching it off. You said it yourself in the title of your post "It's less costly to avoid problems from ever happening, than it is to fix problems once they do." Here, "problems" could easily translate to revolution. Just pay off the masses with UBI, and silence dissenters by turning off the spigot. Sounds great.


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KLCE Signs Memorandum of Understanding with a Leading Investment Firm Based in China
Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange (KLCE)
August 25, 2022, 13:57 GMT
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KLCE.org works on building international partnerships to ensure business development within a broader range of markets
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 25, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange (KLCE), a pioneering commodity exchange that provides exhaustive and convenient access to the Malaysian commodity markets, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Top Investment Firm from China to enhance their understanding of each other's businesses and explore the possibilities of cooperation. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the financial institution and Daniel Chin-hsiung, Chief Information Officer at KLCE, along with other officials, participated in the signing ceremony.
Under the MoU, KLCE and the investment firm will endeavour to set a framework for communicating on a regular basis to evaluate business opportunities, including joint product development in multiple asset classes, establishing clearing, settlement and risk management mechanisms.
The Senior Executive Vice President of the investment firm expressed his support in the following statement: "We are very encouraged with the recent progress in trade relations between China and Malaysia, highlighted by the official launch of RMB (Renminbi) clearing in Malaysia. We believe this progress will also enhance the efficient business relationship with KLCE."
"This MoU represents an important new relationship for KLCE", said Lee M. Wei-qian, President and Chief Executive Officer, KLCE. "We are pleased to start cooperating with our new partners, to explore ways in which we can work together to strengthen our respective organizations and increase our presence in a key global marketplace."
"We are very delighted to formalize our relationship with KLCE", said the President and CEO of the financial institution partnering with the Exchange. "We are hopeful that the resulting collaboration will provide multiple benefits for Chinese and Malaysian markets now and in the future."
"We look forward to working with the Chinese investment company to explore business opportunities across our two organizations both in Malaysia and China. Our technology solutions team is focused on seeking out new markets to leverage our assets and capabilities", added Lee M. Wei-qian.
About Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange (KLCE)
KLCE.org is a pioneering commodity exchange that provides exhaustive and convenient access to the Malaysian commodity markets. The Exchange's markets offer clients trading opportunities across a diversified range of asset classes all combined with best-in-class post-trade services. KLCE is the main liquidity and price discovery centre for Malaysian markets. KLCE hosts are trading in equities, bonds, derivatives, currencies, money market instruments and commodities. The Exchange is also a leader in driving the modernization of Malaysia's financial markets infrastructure and promoting Kuala Lumpur as an international financial centre.
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About Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange (KLCE) KLCE.org is a pioneering commodity exchange that provides exhaustive and convenient access to the Malaysian commodity markets. The Exchange's markets offer clients trading opportunities across a diversified range of asset classes all combined with best-in-class post-trade services. KLCE is the main liquidity and price discovery center for Malaysian markets. KLCE hosts are trading in equities, bonds, derivatives, currencies, money market instruments and commodities. The Exchange is also a leader in driving the modernization of Malaysia's financial markets infrastructure and promoting Kuala Lumpur as an international financial center.
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